Which of the following proteins relies on complementary base pairing during the
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Question
Which of the following proteins relies on complementary base pairing during the DNA replication process?Single stranded binding proteins
Primase
Helicase
DNA ligase
None of the above Which of the following proteins relies on complementary base pairing during the DNA replication process?
Single stranded binding proteins
Primase
Helicase
DNA ligase
None of the above Which of the following proteins relies on complementary base pairing during the DNA replication process?
Single stranded binding proteins
Primase
Helicase
DNA ligase
None of the above Which of the following proteins relies on complementary base pairing during the DNA replication process?
Single stranded binding proteins
Primase
Helicase
DNA ligase
None of the above
Explanation / Answer
Primase.
This enzyme synthesizes a small stretch of RNA fragment called the RNA-primer so that the DNA polymerase can start replication. The DNA polymerase can not start the replication from scratch. It can only extend an existing chain.